Who is running for State House District 13A in Minnesota in 2026?

Arlis Sayler (D), Tanja Goering (R)

When is the Minnesota 2026 general election?

Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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State House District 13A — Minnesota 2026

2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot (official Minnesota Secretary of State files, as of October 29, 2026). Grades reflect each candidate's public record on life, family, religious liberty, the Second Amendment, limited government and fiscal responsibility.

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Candidates

DArlis SaylerDemocratic

Candidate for State Representative, District 13A (DFL).

LifeDFamilyDReligious libertyC2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tDFiscalD

Non-incumbent DFL; no Minnesota legislative voting record. Did not answer MCCL's questionnaire. NRA-PVF grade F. iVoterGuide rates Liberal.

Life: No specific position found; DFL; iVoterGuide rates Liberal.
Family: No specific position found; DFL; iVoterGuide rates Liberal.
Religious liberty: No specific position found; DFL; iVoterGuide rates Liberal.
2nd Amendment: NRA-PVF 2026 grade F.
Limited gov’t: No specific position found; DFL; iVoterGuide rates Liberal.
Fiscal: No specific position found; DFL; iVoterGuide rates Liberal.

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ATanja GoeringRepublican

Candidate for State Representative, District 13A (Republican).

LifeAFamilyBReligious libertyB2nd AmendmentALimited gov’tAFiscalA

Non-incumbent Republican; no Minnesota legislative voting record. MCCL questionnaire: 11/11 pro-life answers. iVoterGuide rates Conservative. Evidence pass: secondAmendment, limitedGov, fiscal graded from campaign site.

Life: MCCL 2026 questionnaire: 11 pro-life, 0 pro-choice answers (all pro-life).
Family: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Conservative.
Religious liberty: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Conservative.
2nd Amendment: Campaign site: supports 'the constitutional right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms' and will 'oppose efforts that punish responsible gun owners.'
Limited gov’t: Campaign site: 'I will fight to reduce red tape.'
Fiscal: Campaign site: will 'lower the tax burden' and keep 'more of your paycheck in your pocket, not in St. Paul.'

Sources: [1] [2] [3]

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